Know yourself. Grow yourself.
“Don’t talk to her.” “She’s weird.” “One time, she was laying on the floor in my garage and just staring at the ceiling.” “She just kept saying ‘Look at the little red light.’” I was only nine years old the first time I remember hearing it. It meant something different
Today is the day, my friend. It’s time to stop conforming to those around you and hiding who you really are. I know you long for authenticity, acceptance, and belonging. My dear friend, you will not find any of those things if you continue to shy away from being yourself.
I don’t know what preconceived views and definitions of “authenticity” you’re coming in with, but my hope is that this post will give you a better understanding of what a healthy authenticity is and what it is not. Merriam-Webster defines authenticity as “not false or imitation; real.” In this series,
